The Cellardyke Echo – 15/10/2020

Thie week see’s an agreement to close Kilrenny school and the first ever production bt Anstruther Operatic

1930

Ex-Bailie Alexander Marr, who was identified with the public life of Cellardyke for half a century, has passed away in his 88th year.

He was a popular and highly-respected member of the community. Going to the burgh over 50 years ago Mr Marr was immediately identified with public affairs and occupied a seat on the old KilrennyS chool board. He then took his place on the Town Council, he was appointed a Bailie. On his retiral from the Counil in November, he had completed 29 years’ service on behalf of the burgh, and the Council lost an active ace valuable member.

Deceased was an enthusiastic gardener, and was one of the pillars of the East, of File Horticultural Society, both the old days after its resuscitation, and, just prior to his last illness he was able to be going about his garden.

A keen bowler, he was a popular figure on the Anstruther green up to a few years ago, and he never lost his youthful enthusiasm in his love for the game and in his attention to public affairs.

He was a staunch supporter of Chalmers Memorial Church, in which be acted in the capacity of elder. ln polities the Liberal Party claimed his support. He is survived his widow.

1932

From a longer article about Industries in Fife by Mrs Ralston

CELLARDYKE OILSKINS.

…She had been trying to find out about the industries of which not very much was heard. When Amundsen made his successful flight to the- North Pole, he was equipped with oilskins made in Cellardyke. Oil silk waterproofs were first made in Cellardyke, and the Cellardyke oil silk coats were sold in Fifth Avenue, New York.

Twenty-five years ago, there were only 32 hands employed at that factory, now there were about 120, and when they were busy, from 180 to 200 and over, and the wage account came to about £21 000 per annum. They could think of the boon that must be to the town, when the fishing industry was getting worse every yea.

All that, was the result of enterprise, but they had a very small market in File for their goods,-. Both in that factory and in one she had visited in Auchtermuchty, beautiful woollen goods were made, but few of the Fife people asked for Fife-made woollens.

1933

FOUR GENERATIONS AT PITTENWEEM—Mrs Andrew Anderson 19 Abbey Road. Pittenweem, great-grandmother; Mrs E. Hughes, lnvermay, Pittenweem ; Mrs W. McLeod, 1 George Street. Cellardyke; and Neilina McLeod, baby

1934

PETROL ABLAZE IN FIFE GARAGE

£600 Damage at Cellardyke

 An alarming outbreak of fire occurred on Saturday night in the garage at Holmsgarth, Cellardyke, the residence of Mr Wm. Myles. As a result the garage and two cars were totally destroyed. The damage is estimated at £600. William Myles, jun., and his brother John had just returned to the garage with one of the cars after having it filled with petrol, when they discovered a leak in the petrol tank. They were running off some of the petrol when the fumes became ignited and the car burst into flames. William Myles was severely burned about the hands and face, and required medical attention. In a few minutes both cars were involved in the blaze, which rapidly spread to the roof of the garage. The local fire brigade was quickly on the scene, and succeeded in extinguishing the fire before the arrival of the St Andrews Brigade. The roof of the garage, however, collapsed.

Cellardyke Bus Driver Fined

Sheriff Dudley Stuart at Cupar to-day dealt with large number of motoring offenders. David Brown, bus driver, 55 Toll Road, Cellardyke, admitted that on 28th September, on Main Street, Colinsburgh, at its junction with South Wynd, he drove a motor bus carelessly and collided with a motor lorry driven by David Martin, motordriver, 66 Sutherland Street, Kirkcaldy.

Mr Ian W. Mclnnes, W.S., Cupar, for accused, said the real cause of the accident was an erroneous signal given by a pedestrian. It seemed to him to be a pretty safe rule to pay no attention to these signals.

His Lordship said it was perhaps unwise to accept signals given by unofficial but officious persons. (Laughter.)

Undoubtedly there was a great temptation to accept them an indication that the road was clear, but if the signal was accepted the driver did so at his own risk.

He imposed a modified penalty of 10s.

1935

EAST FIFE EXHIBITION SUCCESS

Nearly 3000 people visited the East Fife Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition at the Corn Exchange, Cupar, which closed on Saturday after three days. Large crowds toured the stands during the day, and mannequin parades and demonstrations were much in favour. The bulk of the attendance was attained on Saturday, the visitors for the first two days numbering over 1000. The prizes won in the competitions were presented by Mrs Anstruther-Gray of Kilmany before a large attendance on Saturday afternoon. A piece of embroidered linen was then handed to her by Miss Joan Fortune, Cellardyke, who was becomingly attired in a fisher girl’s costume. Two other presentations took place.

Earlier description of the show

Altogether, eighteen towns and villages and sixty-two firms are exhibiting the tangible results of their dally labours. Flourishing Industries, and other less commonly known activities, vie with each other in the attractive presentation of their goods. While one exhibitor illustrates all the benefits of a hen being able to lock itself up for the night, another extols the virtues of a greater herring consumption. Although set as far apart as the Poles, the two are equally important to the industrial welfare of East Fife.

The hall presents an imposing sight, the products of each town or village being grouped that way. Cupar’s activities may be surveyed before onlooker proceeds to Leven’s productions.

TANG OF THE SEA.

There is the tang of the sea in the exhibits of Anstruther, Cellardyke, and Kilrenny. Kippers, oilskins, waterproofs, and fishing creels all tend to create the atmosphere for which the towns have become so noted. Other Anstruther characteristics include golf clubs and golf gear, knitted wear in a variety of articles, leather goods, furniture, and tinwear manufactured locally, overalls, pottery, china, and dainty embroidery.

1936

SCHOOL WITH SEVEN PUPILS It Costs Fife £350 a Year

Kilrenny School, in the parish of Anstruther, costs Fife ratepayers £350 year to educate the seven children who attend, equal to £1 a week for each child. In 1931 there was an attendance of 37 pupils this had dwindled down to 7.

Mr George Izatt, Dunfermline, convener of the Schools Sub-Committee, told Fife Education Committee at Kirkcaldy yesterday that the charge was hardly justified, and he recommended the children be transferred to Cellardyke School.

The committee agreed to recommend to Anstruther School Management Committee that Kilrenny School be closed.

1937

FIFE TEACHING POSTS FREUCHIE HEADMASTER FOR CELLARDYKE. Fife Education Committee yesterday approved of the following appointments:— Mr David Nairn, headmaster of Freuchie Public School, to be headmaster of Cellardyke School. Mr Alexander Cowie, assistant teacher, Torryburn School, Dunfermline, to be headmaster of Colinsburgh School…….

Sheriff Dudley Stuart at Cupar to-day imposed a fine of 20s upon Lock Horsburgh, building contractor, 1 East Shore,  Pittenweem, who failed to stop after an accident on 17th September on the Anstruther-Dunino-St Monance road, after damage had been done to a bus in charge Alexander Hodge, Viewforth, East Forth Street, Cellardyke.

1938

The first production by Anstruther and District Amateur Operatic Society in 1938 was HMS Pinafore

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WINDYGATES. Presentation, Mr and Mrs R Wilson, who have been licensees of the Auld Hoose, Windygates, for the past. 15 years, and are leaving the district to take over the license of the Boat Tavern, Cellardyke, were the guests of honour at smoker, over which Mr T. Shields presided. Mr Ben Holmes handed over dining-room clock Mr and Mrs Wilson. An address was given by Mr Shields.

1939

CELLARDYKE COUPLE WED

BARCLAY—SIMPSON

The wedding took place at Lyndean, Anstruther, on Saturday afternoon of Miss Isobel Simpson, only daughter of Mrs John Simpson, 64 James Cellardyke, and Mr Adam Barclay, Second son of Mr and Mrs James Barclay, 8 Fowler Street, Cellardyke. The bridegroom is foreman with the Glasgow firm of Cowieson, Ltd. The Bride is well known in Anstruther, was a member of the staff of Messrs Mackintosh and Masterton. solicitors. The bride, given away by her father wore a becoming dress of mist blue satin – ??? marocain. Her hat was to tone, and she wore a spray of white carnations. The bride’s cousin, Miss Betty Wilson, Leven, was bridesmaid, and wore a navy blue dress and hat.

Rev. James R. Lee officiated, and best man was MrJohn Crawford, Glasgow.

 Forty guests were present at the reception when the bride’s mother wore a navy ensemble relieved with touches of white. The groom’s mother had chosen lido-blue marocain